Senior Power Systems Engineer, Resource Integration

Overview We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world's most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Resource Integration (RI) Engineer in the Renewables & Power Grids group. The RI Engineer must demonstrate vision and drive, be passionate about contributing to the growth and evolution of the Power Systems Advisory business in North America, identify market opportunities, and manage commercial projects, delivering technical insight and excellent customer service.

This role is based at our DNV offices in Toronto (ON), Montreal (QB), or Calgary (AB) with a dynamic hybrid schedule. Employees typically spend three days per week working from either a DNV office or client location. The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within Canada.

What You'll Do

Perform steady state, dynamic, short‑circuit and/or PSCAD model development for renewable and conventional generation resources including Solar, Storage, Wind, and Gas turbines.

Independently perform, lead others, and advance collective capabilities in studies for power flow, transient stability, short‑circuit, Electromagnetic Transients (EMT), harmonics, techno‑economics, and related areas for transmission, distribution, load, and generator applications.

Lead and advance script development and troubleshooting throughout the study process, ensuring high quality and timely deliverables, minimizing rework and review needs. Identify and implement modifications to more effectively address workloads.

Collaborate with, lead, and advance capabilities of team members in understanding study requirements, including technical and commercial items, such as billable hours, to ensure high quality and timely deliverables throughout the study process.

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for area(s) related to grid reliability and/or energy markets.

Conduct and lead technical studies for generator interconnection including system impact, feasibility, and deliverability per ISOs/RTOs requirements and methodology.

Guide and instruct team members using a strong technical understanding of generation (including IBR), transmission, interconnection, customer and load, and modeling principles.

Actively attend (in person/remote) industry stakeholder meetings and stay up to date with assigned market changes in terms of developments and policy changes.

Contribute to the team's research and innovation activities in terms of development of new techniques and/or analytical tools to further the team's performance in terms of efficiency and/or capability improvements.

Cultivate new customer relationships, and assist in preparing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and provide Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for new tenders/bids/opportunities.

What we offer

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days).

Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans available to all employees.

Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options.

Workplace strategies for mental health resources available to all employees.

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match.

Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.

Education Assistance program.

Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities.

Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub.

Advancement opportunities.

Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election.

For British Columbia (Vancouver) and Ontario (Toronto), the range of starting pay for this role is $120,000 – $175,000.

About you What is Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.

At least 5 years of relevant experience including:

In-depth understanding of fundamentals of electric power systems and renewable energy.

Hands‑on experience with power‑system tools PSS/E, TARA, PSLF, Power‑world, and PSCAD.

Direct work experience in transmission and/or distribution planning related analyses.

Knowledge of North American RTO/ISO markets grid interconnection and corresponding planning practices, including resource integration studies, NERC standards, and ISO/RTO resource interconnection model requirements.

Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and collaborate with clients and team members on project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (the employee must serve customers by in‑person, email and by phone, in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and the United States).

We conduct pre‑employment background screening.

What is Preferred

Active PE License.

Graduate level degree with emphasis on Electric Power Systems.

Demonstrable hands‑on experience with power system analysis software packages including PSS/E, TSAT, TARA, ASPEN, PSLF, CYME, ETAP, SYNERGY Electric and/or DIGSILENT, EMTP‑RV, PSLF, AUTOCAD.

Track record of project management and/or successful completion of project management related training.

Minimum three (3+) years of experience in resource interconnection working with a consultant performing studies in areas such as resource planning, generation interconnection, transmission planning and grid resilience studies with ISO and utility firms.

Working knowledge of automation scripts such as Python.

Experience performing one or more of the studies: Power flow studies, Transient Stability studies, Resource planning studies, forward looking analysis, Security Constraint Economic Dispatch (SCED) analysis.

Considering that this position requires English proficiency, the recruitment process will be conducted in English. If you prefer the process to be conducted in French, please inform us immediately. In this case, you will still be assessed on your proficiency in English during the process.

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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